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Sheffield Wednesday youngster sees second switch u-turned as Owls take stock

Ernie Weaver will remain a Sheffield Wednesday player for the time being.

By Alex Miller · The Star

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:31 PM

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Ernie Weaver's proposed loan move to AFC Hornchurch has been called off by Sheffield Wednesday.
The 20-year-old requested a temporary transfer to gain first-team minutes after playing twice in League One this season.
The move was halted after defender Di’Shon Bernard suffered a knee injury in a defeat against Notts County.

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Sheffield Wednesday defender Ernie Weaver's proposed loan move to National League side AFC Hornchurch has been called off. The decision comes after fellow Owls defender Di’Shon Bernard sustained a knee injury during the club's recent defeat against Notts County, potentially opening up a first-team opportunity for the 20-year-old centre-back.

Manager Henrik Pedersen confirmed that Weaver had requested a temporary departure to secure senior minutes, but the club is re-evaluating his status amid defensive injury concerns. An earlier loan move to Forest Green Rovers also fell through earlier this month due to fitness issues regarding Ricardo Santos.

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